May 05, 2022 State Announces Next Steps for COVID-19 Waivers The Pennsylvania Department of State announced the expiration of COVID-19 professional licensing waivers beginning in phases from May 23 through June 30.
April 26, 2022 Lawmakers Advance HAP-Supported Behavioral Health Bill The state House Human Services Committee today unanimously advanced legislation to take steps toward improving access to behavioral health care for Medicaid patients in Pennsylvania.
April 18, 2022 DOH Acting Secretary Resigns Acting Health Secretary Keara Klinepeter is resigning effective April 22, Governor Wolf announced today.
March 24, 2022 HAP Urges DHS to Support Medicaid Access to Care A proposed change to Pennsylvania’s Physical Health Medicaid Managed Care program, known as HealthChoices, could limit access to health care for tens of thousands of working families, mothers, children, and people with chronic health conditions.
March 09, 2022 4 Takeaways from Today’s DOH Senate Budget Hearing Leaders from the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) today outlined the health care priorities included in Governor Wolf’s 2022–2023 budget proposal, as well as the public health challenges facing the commonwealth.
March 02, 2022 DOH Outlines New Care Delivery Models The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) today highlighted three new health care delivery models available to hospitals in Pennsylvania.
February 18, 2022 HAP Highlights Why Medicaid Matters to Pennsylvania In a presentation today to members of the General Assembly, HAP and other health care provider organizations underscored the critical role Medicaid plays in supporting Pennsylvanians’ access to quality health care.
February 15, 2022 A Youth Mental Health Epidemic The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled a growing crisis in youth mental health, a panel of behavioral health leaders told U.S. lawmakers today.
February 08, 2022 Health Care Highlights from the Governor’s Budget Proposal Governor Tom Wolf made his final budget pitch to the General Assembly today, calling for a $43.7 billion spending plan that includes several new investments related to health care.
January 26, 2022 PA Lawmakers Approve $225M to Support Health Care Workforce Pennsylvania lawmakers gave final approval today to a $225 million relief package to support the commonwealth’s health care workforce.